Programme details

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science

The Health Science program provides a range of courses tailored to the requirements of nurses, healthcare practitioners, health sector managers, and other professionals whose work centers on health.

Course description

The program is characterized by its comprehensive investigation into a specific area of nursing or health science, which necessitates that participants have a foundational level of knowledge and skills acquired through prior undergraduate education or relevant professional experience. Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science will have developed their abilities in critical analysis and constructive synthesis, utilizing these competencies to provide high-quality health care services.

Specialisations

Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning
Advanced pathophysiology for health professionals
Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced nursing/midwifery practice
Advanced practice to support elder health
Research paradigms for nursing science
Infectious and communicable diseases
Health promotion
Global health
Health in Aotearoa New Zealand

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Upon fulfilling the necessary academic entry criteria, graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science are eligible to advance to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science or the Master of Health Science. Those graduates who possess a valid Annual Practising Certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand may further their studies by enrolling in the Master of Nursing Science or the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner Pathway).

Potential career opportunities encompass positions in: – Advanced nursing – Allied health – Research – Project management

Entry requirements

To gain entry, applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in a health science or related discipline, achieving a minimum B average. In cases where an applicant lacks a degree in health science, submissions accompanied by relevant professional evidence may be taken into account.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 (Academic)
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)